Arsène Wenger called referee Mike Dean ‘a disgrace’ after West Brom penalty

• Arsenal manager accused official of ‘not being honest’
• Referee gave Albion controversial spot-kick in New Year’s Eve draw

Arsène Wenger accused the referee Mike Dean of not being honest and branded him a “disgrace” in a heated exchange following December’s 1-1 draw at the Hawthorns.

The Football Association has published its reasons for Wenger’s three-game touchline suspension and it shines a spotlight on the manager’s unhappiness following the New Year’s Eve clash. Wenger was furious after Dean awarded West Brom a late penalty when Calum Chambers was adjudged to have handled Kieran Gibbs’ cross late on and Jay Rodriguez dispatched the equaliser.

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